lie derivative

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unfortunately it is difficult to avoid getting older. i have tried with only partial success. Watching spiderman seems to help, or perhaps this is called arrested development.

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Quote by Terilien

i was curious as to what exactly this is and more importantly, what motivates it. what are its applications?

Try this thread: http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=150200

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